Gay and Lesbian St. Louis

by Steven Louis Brawley

Book Overview

In the late 19th century, St. Louis--America's fourth-largest city--was a hub of robust commerce and risqu entertainment. It provided an oasis for those who lived "in the shadows." Since 1764, the Gateway to the West's LGBT community has experienced countless struggles and successes, including protests, arrests, murders, celebrations, and parades. St. Louis had its own version of Stonewall in October 1969 and is the hometown of icons such as Tennessee...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467115924
• ISBN13: 9781467115926
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"